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THE MANY COLORS OF US

“The Many Colors of Us,” is an innovative experience for children to learn and celebrate racial and ethnic diversity through play. The individual hands-on exhibits encourage interactive, pretend, solo and collaborative play to spark children’s self-awareness and their awareness of others. Throughout their play, children will be exposed to diverse cultures and different racial and ethnic backgrounds at each zone such as ‘The Hair Shop’, ‘The Skins We’re In’ ‘The Multicultural Food Court’ and ‘The Self Portrait Gallery’ among other experiences of the exhibit, children will have fun while engaging in cognitive, affective, and emotional learning.

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The Art of Our Storytellers: Selections from the Johnson Publishing Company Collection

In 1972, 820 South Michigan Avenue became the address of the iconic building constructed for the Johnson Publishing Company , publishers of EBONY and JET magazines. The high-rise was designed by John Moutoussamy, with interior design by Arthur Elrod and William Raiser. It was the first African American -owned building in Chicago’s downtown area. It remains the only Chicago high-rise to be designed by an African American.

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Equiano.Stories

A joint feature film project by Stelo Stories Studio and the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

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Freedom: Origin and Journey

Dedicated to the thousands of unsung lives given in the name of freedom and equality. This exhibition has been designed to take visitors on a journey through the African American experience addressing several key periods throughout history that many visitors have come to anticipate being a permanent fixture within a culturally specific institution such as the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Enjoy the online exhibition:

Video Voice Credit: Detrice Ward

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The Harold Washington Story

The Harold Washington Story, explores how Harold Washington became the first elected African American Mayor of Chicago in 1983 and chronicles his work as a public figure serving in the Illinois House of Representatives, the Illinois Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the City of Chicago.

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Troubled Waters:
Chicago 1919 Race Riot

Chicago 1919 Race Riot focuses on the historical moment that led to the murder of Eugene Williams on July 27, 1919 and the eight-day aftermath of violence that altered the city forever.

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Fighting Racism in the Trenches: A Colored Woman in World War I

Fighting Racism in the Trenches tells the story of Kathryn Magnolia Johnson, who was among a small group of African American women who served during World War I.

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Clearing A Path For Democracy: Citizen Soldiers of the Illinois Fighting 8th

Clearing A Path For Democracy: Citizen Soldiers of the Illinois Fighting 8th

Citizen soldiers have served their nation, their states, and their communities throughout American history. National guardsmen are the quintessential citizen soldiers, and the men of the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard demonstrated the best qualities of this segment of American society.